Presidential Election 2011

[Chenonceau]

concern2:

I wonder if it is right to make this comparison now that we are on this topic of gesture: if a woman taking part in a similar election make girlish gestures is viewed as lack of substance, would a man who speaks with a lot of hard hand gestures be viewed as aggressive and confrontational? Hope I am not side-tracking too much, just something to think about, and no offence intended.

Ah yes... and for that reason many have chosen NOT to take TJS seriously... but did anyone call him a bast***? Just stay away from derogatory terms that specifically target women and you can continue to expound your political views.

A choice of candidate is a personal one. For various reasons, we may choose NOT to take someone seriously... and give reasons for it. However, in KSP, we want to maintain a civil and respectful tenor when debating our views... and so let's refrain from calling people names like \"chicks\".

[Strparent]

Chenonceau:

Chicks is a highly derogatory term for a young female. I am sure you have sisters and daughters who were once young. Don't call young females \"chicks\". They are young ladies, and even if they have different political leanings than you, you should show some respect.

This thread should not become an excuse to put down young women with ambition and views just because these ambitions and views are not shared by you.

definitely :offtopic: here on this.

All comments and terms posted are personal and not meant to be sexist nor derogative. I have also expressed my opinions on others - men, young and old - eg lackey, yes-man, ah beng, jia liao bi, etc etc. Also terms like ah gong, gangster, etc has been used. Some may take slight offence as well, but they know they are terms in heated exchange, no malice intended. why the sudden defence now ? Everybody can have their own opinions of course.

actually according to Urban Dictionary, 'chick' is not a bad term in modern society. But if it ruffles some feathers, I will refrain from using that term in future here in KSP.

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[Chenonceau]

Strparent:

definitely :offtopic: here on this.

All comments and terms posted are personal and not meant to be sexist nor derogative. I have also expressed my opinions on others - men, young and old - eg lackey, yes-man, ah beng, jia liao bi, etc etc. Also terms like ah gong, gangster, etc has been used. Some may take slight offence as well, but they know they are terms in heated exchange, no malice intended. why the sudden defence now ? Everybody can have their own opinions of course.

actually according to Urban Dictionary, 'chick' is not a bad term in modern society. But if it ruffles some feathers, I will refrain from using that term in future here in KSP.

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Ok then... it is sweet and gentlemanly of you to concede this to a lady like me. Thank you.

It would be good if you would also refrain from \"lackey, yes-man, ah beng, jia liao bi, etc etc\" and all other name calling. Just lay out your reasons for supporting such and such a candidate without abusing them online. :please: Pretty please!

[Way2GO]

Strparent:

Chenonceau:

Chicks is a highly derogatory term for a young female. I am sure you have sisters and daughters who were once young. Don't call young females \"chicks\". They are young ladies, and even if they have different political leanings than you, you should show some respect.

This thread should not become an excuse to put down young women with ambition and views just because these ambitions and views are not shared by you.

definitely :offtopic: here on this.

All comments and terms posted are personal and not meant to be sexist nor derogative. I have also expressed my opinions on others - men, young and old - eg lackey, yes-man, ah beng, jia liao bi, etc etc. Also terms like ah gong, gangster, etc has been used. Some may take slight offence as well, but they know they are terms in heated exchange, no malice intended. why the sudden defence now ? Everybody can have their own opinions of course.

actually according to Urban Dictionary, 'chick' is not a bad term in modern society. But if it ruffles some feathers, I will refrain from using that term in future here in KSP.

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Am surprised to read dat 'chick' is a derogatory term.
In our younger days, we guys use d term to refer to a young attractive girl in a positive light.
Calling a female 'chicken' would hv been offensive, but 'chick'? hmmm...
If I hv a daughter, I wouldn't mind overhearing guys say of her, 'That's a nice chick'!

[Strparent]

again :offtopic: , paiseh.


Hi Chenonceau,

:salute: :salute: thank u for yr understanding. OK, I will try to refrain from any forms of name labellings......but it's very difficult when I am so one-sided on a particular topic :rotflmao: :rotflmao: All we want is a better Singapore for our children's future.

I also have a young daughter, and a few teenage nieces. I guess if someone called them the 'c' term, I may be slightly worked up.........but my nieces actually beamed with sheepish pride when the boys call her a hot 'c' !! :faint: :faint:

[Chenonceau]

Way2GO:

Am surprised to read dat 'chick' is a derogatory term.

In our younger days, we guys use d term to refer to a young attractive girl in a positive light.
Calling a female 'chicken' would hv been offensive, but 'chick'? hmmm...
If I hv a daughter, I wouldn't mind overhearing guys say of her, 'That's a nice chick'!

It is easy enough to try and justify the term as non-derogatory after it has been used. I actually can prove to you that there was a time and a place where the word \"girl\" actually referred to \"young boy\".

However, examine the context that it was used in, in this thread, and it will be clear that it was meant to be disrespectful. It was a term that connoted \"young\", \"attractive\" and therefore stupid.

[Chenonceau]

Strparent:

again :offtopic: , paiseh.


Hi Chenonceau,

:salute: :salute: thank u for yr understanding. OK, I will try to refrain from any forms of name labellings......but it's very difficult when I am so one-sided on a particular topic :rotflmao: :rotflmao: All we want is a better Singapore for our children's future.

I also have a young daughter, and a few teenage nieces. I guess if someone called them the 'c' term, I may be slightly worked up.........but my nieces actually beamed with sheepish pride when the boys call her a hot 'c' !! :faint: :faint:

Gee... thank you soooooooo much!! Really! I really really appreciate this. You didn't have to do this just 'cos I asked.

:thankyou:

[Way2GO]

Chenonceau:

It is easy enough to try and justify the term as non-derogatory after it has been used. I actually can prove to you that there was a time and a place where the word \"girl\" actually referred to \"young boy\".

However, examine the context that it was used in, in this thread, and it will be clear that it was meant to be disrespectful. It was a term that connoted \"young\", \"attractive\" and therefore stupid.

I wasn't trying to justify d term. Am saying dat was our understanding n usage of d term then n never thot of it as derogatory.
m interested to know..'where the word \"girl\" actually referred to \"young boy\".'
still learning

[SAHM_TAN]

I'm :? and wondering if anyone can shed some light....


I rec a mail from a candidate, in the envelope is a flyer asking for our votes. My question is, he's no longer in gvt, but the envelope state the adults' name living in the address, so how does his supporter know?

I also rec sms from another candidate to support him, but I think that's from some database company. I do take part in a number of wu liao contest. heehee

[Chenonceau]

Way2GO:

Chenonceau:

It is easy enough to try and justify the term as non-derogatory after it has been used. I actually can prove to you that there was a time and a place where the word \"girl\" actually referred to \"young boy\".

However, examine the context that it was used in, in this thread, and it will be clear that it was meant to be disrespectful. It was a term that connoted \"young\", \"attractive\" and therefore stupid.

I wasn't trying to justify d term. Am saying dat was our understanding n usage of d term then n never thot of it as derogatory.
m interested to know..'where the word \"girl\" actually referred to \"young boy\".'
still learning

Hee... it was just a bit of trivia I read somewhere. It seems that in Middle Ages England the word \"girl\" was used to refer to \"young boy\". Language evolves, I guess.